For those people making a weekend of it do try and visit some of our favourite local attractions.

 

Vindolanda

15min drive from Langley
This is a favourite spot for Jo & Francis and was one of Jo’s favourite childhood holidays. It is a fantastic place with an amazing Roman fort & museum and is on Hadrian’s Wall. The museum is packed with some amazing Roman artifacts. Well worth a visit for adults and kids.
www.vindolanda.com

Hadrian’s Wall / Cawfields

20mins drive from Langley
Cawfields is a former quarry cutting dramatically through the Wall and the underlying Whin Sill dolerite bedrock. It comprises a large pond and car park with good walking access to Milecastle 42.
www.visithadrianswall.co.uk

 

 

Roman Army Museum

20mins drive from Langley
This is a surprisingly large museum for the area with loads of things to see and do including an award-winning 3D film. They have lots of interactive displays and is a really good modern museum.
Open daily 10am to 5pm
www.vindolanda.com/roman-army-museum

 

Hexham Abbey

15min drive from Langley
A really beautiful and historically interesting Abbey in the quaint pretty town of Hexham. There has been a church on the site since 1300. Make sure you don’t miss taking a look down in the Anglo-Saxon Crypt left intact from Wilfrid’s original church! (I’m sure I saw a ghost!). As it’s very central to town, they also have a market just outside on market day.
Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3EB
www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

 

Killhope – The North of England Lead Mining Museum

This is very close to ‘Hill Top’ our adventure in the sticks B&B that we stayed at. It looks really good but we haven’t managed to visit as yet.

Tel: 01388 537505
www.killhope.org.uk
 

Carlisle Cathedral

45min drive from Langley

Jo used to live & work in Carlisle so if you want additional tips on places to see or eat in Carlisle, let us know!

www.carlislecathedral.org.uk

 

 

 

Carlisle Castle

45min drive from Langley
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carlisle-castle/

 

Tullie House Museum

45min drive from Langley

A surprisingly nice little museum in the heart of Carlisle, well worth a visit!

Castle St, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TP
www.tulliehouse.co.uk

 

Lake District – Keswick

1h 15min drive from Langley
Many fond memories of Keswick. Both of us have seen shows at the Theatre by the Lake and is a great place to visit if you have time. Nice little coffee/foodie places amongst amazing scenary.
www.keswick.org